Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-03-20
CATARRH

ihe eAuehS anu is prouuctlpe OF very serious
consequences.
The most prominent and characteristic
feature is a morbid discharge from the
head. varying In its nature at different
times.
In some there Is an almost constant flow
OF clear, acrid fluid. but oftener an offensive,
purulent or muco-purulent, reenis b yellow
matter is secreted, which accommodates in
the nostrils or drops into the throat, nee es-
stating its frequent removal by blowing the
nose or expcctoration, and often by both
processes. Sometimes patients feel as
though their whole head was in state OF
discharged and SO fetid is its odor. The
patient is greatly annoyed by the constant
dropping into the throat of the morbid mat
ter from the head, and as a recumbent posi-
his rest is frequently disturbed from this
cause. Many sufferers are obliged to lie
with the head very much elevated in order
to sleep with some degree of comfort.
In others q tough, viBcid and offensive
phlegm collects behind and above the soft
palate, in the passage between the throat
and head, adhearing to the parts with glu-
ish tenacity. Its lodgment embarrasses
tation and uneasiness In the affected local
ity, which gives rise to constant and al
most Irresistible desire to relieve the dis.
comfert by drawing the mucus into the
throat SO as to eject II by the m uth. This
prsciice. popularity known as "hawkiHg,"
is characteristic of catarrh, and proves as
embarrassing to the one affected as it is
disagreeable to- those around him.
Again, the offensive matter hardens and
deposits itself on the membrane in the
st ape of dry, hard concretions which are
discharged by way OF the uostrils or throat
in Jumps or fragments of deep green tint
In some cases these incrustatiuns accumu-
late to such an extent as to form a regular
plug in the nose, which obstructs breathing
and produces serious discomfort. 80 firm
ly do these incruslations adhere to the
point OF attachment that their removal
usually requires the most violent efforts;
the membrane. Occasionally a solid cast
of notable size is expelled, on which there
are generally traces of blood. but in some
cases the cast presents a tubular appear.
ance, being OF exact shape of the nasal
cavity. This condition is indicative of ul :
ceration, which: in time, may destroy the
bony st uctnre OF the nose and produce Q
subsequent fiatteping OF that organ.
Gases are occasionally met with in which
thick, viscid. Shiny secretion coats the
mem brane of the nssal cavities and then
putrifes, giving rise to a stencil which Is
really overpowering and sn fficiently fetid to
and there are others in which all the secre.
!ions of the membrane are suspended, caus-
ing an unpleasant feeling of dryness, heat
and feverishness in the head and nose-a
condition popularity known as DRY Ca
tarrh."
The disease speedily extends to the air
cavities OF the bones of the forehead and
face, giving rise to distressing scnsatioa
Of h avy weight OF compression, over the
end between the eyes. and TO q feeling Of
fulness, heat irritation, soreness or pain in
the nostrils near the root OF the nose, as
well as in the upper part Of the throat,
times there is pain obstina.ely fixed In some
particular part, as in the temple on the ton
Of the head, at the back of the neck, or be-
hind the orbids, and occasionally pain
manifests itself IN the face of SO severe q
neuralgia.
The breath is always tainted aud at times
assumes an exceeding fetid and sickening
odor. In some cases 1t becomes 80 revolt
ingly offensive as to render the sufferer an
object OF disgust to himself as well as to
others.
The nasal membrane is thickened and
congested, causing the nose to be stopped
other, and often on both, giving rise to
oisagreeable, stuffy sensation in the head.
and occasi0niDg violent and prolonged
paroxysms of hneezing.
The voice Is weak. indistinct and husky
or of a nasal character. di playing a sort OF
shifting quality. Oftentimes there is con-
tinuous hoarseness and discordance. There
is also sense of irritation in the throat,
and frequent attempts to clear the parts Of
phlegm, producing the sound "hem" more
or less forcibly. In some cases patients
complain OF an uncomfortable feeling of
fullness, or choky ensation In the throat,
and in others of distressing and almost
constant dryness, for the temporary relief
OF which they have to swallow frequently.
Others, again, speak of constant bad or
nauseous taste in the mouth or throat.
The stomach generally suffers more or
less aud becomes weak and irritable; the
appetite is cspricious and nearly always
bad in the morning. The patient is Ian
guild, unable to perform mental or physical
labor with the usual facility, is nervous. de
pressed In spirits, at times fearful. tim id,
sleep, the memory weakened ana perma
nent impairment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane soon becomes
morbidly sensitive to unfavorable inau
comes affected from the slightest causes. SO
that at last breath of wind upon the lining
of the noe or throat becomes productive Of
a cold. end gives rise to serious disturb
patient is subject to frequent and repeated
colds, each attack aggravating the disease
by giving it new impulse and involving a
larger extent or surface than its predecessor
organ to organ, invading the throar, larnyx
trachea and bronchial tubes, until, en-
further and further. it reaches
The finer ramidcations OF the broncbi, when
TO the lungs. Catarrh may, and often does,
affect Other organs In the body, especially
those containing mucous membrane, sucE
as the stomach, bowels, kidneys, etc.
BY the employment OF proper Inhalation
In the form of medicated vapor (not steam
Or spray we are able to produce immediat.
and direct action upon the diseased surface
N the pharynx and nasal passages. for al
Will find its way into the most remote and
ible to make fluid applications. BY these
neaus every case can be cured.
OzGNA.
Ozena Is the professional or technical
lame given to an advanced form of catarrh
n which liberation has eaten through the
membrane lining OF the nose to the carti-
age of the bone. ANY case OF catarrh may
md in czona, but 1t most frequently occurs
n those who are naturally scrofnlous. The
takes place through the nostrils
n through the Throat, and Is generally of
or greenish yellow color, fre
rays attended by an Offensivesmell In the
apguage of DR.. Wood, of Philadelphia,
The disease is one of the most obdurate
nd dissgreeable which the physician has
o encounter. In bad cases the breath OF the
,atient becomes so revolving as to isolate
lin from society and to render him an OBJ
ect of disgust even to himself" In some
ases pieces of boue bee Jme separated and
Tough off, leaving deep. unhealthy ulcers,
vhich secrete a bloody matter, and are ex.
rene difficult to heal. After Znns has
ontinuen some time the sense of smell
Sually becomes impaired ana often lost.
Is one of its mos. common couse.
uenc s, and results from It's extension
trough the eustachisn tn bes to the internal
ar. Pains In the head and over the frontal
muses.. impairing memory. and even in.
anity frequently spring from Its extension
, the brain. The greatest danger, how
YER because the most common, is that it
ill extend downward and affect the lungs.
a most cases OF pulmonary disease catarrh
present In some degree, and In maoy In
ances 1t causes large share of the pa
ent's discomfort.
Besides these grave consequences. all of
hich are liable to spring from scrofulous
atarrh or ozBna, there are others which, IL
ss dangerous, are sufficiently unpleasant.
occasions great unhappiness to thousands
both sexes by isolating them and pre-
snting their settlement in life An often.
We running from the nose, with foul
'eath. is about as great calamity as can
sfall young people, flor no yo ng person
!ould ever think Of marrying while affiict-
Those who VISIT Southern California, after
ying every known remedy. and failing In
,taining health through climatic changes
nua WOuld dO Wo11 tn trv this wonderful